FM Preview: Aberdeen v St. Mirren 12 May 2012

Last updated : 11 May 2012 By Footymad Previewer
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History of the Aberdeen v St. Mirren fixture

Aberdeen prepare to entertain St. Mirren at Pittodrie Stadium on Saturday afternoon, looking to continue an impressive record. The Dons are clearly on top, having won 68 and lost only 21 of the 106 games.

The most recent encounter between these two sides at Pittodrie Stadium was earlier this season, where the two teams cancelled each other out in an enthralling 2-2 draw in a Scottish Premier match.

For a detailed analysis of the head-to-head between the two sides, click here

Recent encounters between the teams:
2011/2012Sat 25 FebSt. Mirren1 - 1AberdeenSPL
2011/2012Sat 10 DecAberdeen2-2St. MirrenSPL
2011/2012Sat 30 JulSt. Mirren1 - 0AberdeenSPL
2010/2011Tue 10 MayAberdeen0 - 1St. MirrenSPL
2010/2011Wed 06 AprSt. Mirren3 - 2AberdeenSPL
2010/2011Wed 16 MarAberdeen2 - 1St. MirrenSFAC
2010/2011Sat 12 MarSt. Mirren1 - 1AberdeenSFAC

Recent respective form guides

Aberdeen have only collected 1 win and 3 draws from the last six home games played. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

St. Mirren's away form is none too clever either, losing only 1 of the last six, but drawing 4 of them. A generous 6 goals have been both scored and conceded in this period.

Aberdeen see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 40 points from their 37 games played so far, St. Mirren see themselves just below half way in the Clydesdale Bank Scottish Premier, showing a record of 42 points from their 37 games played so far,

For a detailed analysis of team form guides throughout the leagues, click here

Current form guides:PWDLFAP
Aberdeen6213897
St. Mirren6312121010

FootyMad's prediction ...

These are testing times at Pittodrie Stadium for the Dons and the Madmen are unable to see past St. Mirren claiming victory in a close match.

Sequence statistics:
Aberdeen Been beaten in each of their previous 2 home matches.
Failed to win in previous 2 home matches.
Not won in the 3 most recent games.
St. Mirren Last drawn game 4 outings ago.